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An enclosed cargo hold with a volume of 124m³ (8.8 dTons). The vehicle has basic environmental protection (the hull is weatherproof but is not sealed). The cargo hold is accessed by sliding side doors.
 
An enclosed cargo hold with a volume of 124m³ (8.8 dTons). The vehicle has basic environmental protection (the hull is weatherproof but is not sealed). The cargo hold is accessed by sliding side doors.
 
* ''Cargo Storage'': 124m³ (8.8 dTons).
 
* ''Cargo Storage'': 124m³ (8.8 dTons).
* ''Maximum Load'': 114,000 kg.
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* ''Maximum Load'': 154,000 kg.
** ''Maximum Gross Weight'': 139,400 kg.
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** ''Maximum Gross Weight'': 179,400 kg.
  
 
=== Equipment ===
 
=== Equipment ===

Revision as of 20:05, 24 February 2018

Box Wagon
Tech Level TL–4
Mass 12.4 Tons
Cost {{{cost}}}
Mode Wheels / Rails
Type
Speed -
Cargo 124m³
Crew -
Passengers -
Armament none

The Box Wagon is a Railroad Vehicle. It requires a railroad network of the correct gauge to operate.

Description / Specifications

An enclosed cargo wagon designed to be towed by a railroad locomotive.

Hull / Suspension

The body of the wagon consists of an enclosed box-shaped hull constructed of wood and steel.

  • Length: 17.1m, Width: 2.6m, Height: 3.9m.
  • Overall Volume: approximately 174m³ (12.4 dTons).
  • Unloaded Weight: 25,400 kg.

The overall volume measures the vehicles maximum dimensions and includes track clearance. The enclosed volume of the hull is lower.

The Box Wagon is fitted with wheels mounted in trucks, helping to distribute the weight and enabling it to traverse curves in the track.

  • The vehicle is designed to operate on rail networks. The gauge (the distance between the inner faces of the two rails) for railroad networks within the Distant Fringe is generally 1.5m and most examples of the wagon are built to match that standard.

Power / Transmission

The box wagon has no internal power source.

Performance

Wagons are unpowered. They are moved by being coupled to a railroad locomotive.

  • Wagons are fitted with an automatic coupling system. At TL 5 the linkage also includes pressure hoses that connect to the locomotive and operate the wagons braking system.

Cargo

An enclosed cargo hold with a volume of 124m³ (8.8 dTons). The vehicle has basic environmental protection (the hull is weatherproof but is not sealed). The cargo hold is accessed by sliding side doors.

  • Cargo Storage: 124m³ (8.8 dTons).
  • Maximum Load: 154,000 kg.
    • Maximum Gross Weight: 179,400 kg.

Equipment

Running lights.

History / Background

A wagon designed to move bulk loads along railroad networks.

See also: Vehicles of the Distant Fringe

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